Vocabulary
What does FRAIL mean?
Weak, fragile, or easily broken.
Who is Alex in The Great Silence?
A Gray African Parrot
Does a theme need to be supported by evidence?
Yes!
What is symbolism?
Using objects/ideas to represent deeper meanings
What does MALICIUOS mean?
Wanting to cause harm or hurt someone on purpose.
Who does the cobra represent in Night Garden?
The Husband.
How long is a theme in writing?
One sentence long.
What is a simile?
Comparisons using "like" or "as"
What does ADVOCATE mean?
to support or speak in favor of someone or something.
Name a symbol in Carry
Water, Hawk,Glass, etc.
How do you use a thematic category?
Identifiying thematic categories helps narrow down your search for a theme.
What is a metaphor?
Direct comparisons without "like" or "as"
What does CACOPHONY mean?
A mixture of harsh, loud, and unpleasant sounds playing all at once.
Who is the narrator in The Seventh Man?
The 7th man.
What is a thematic category?
What is Hyporbole?
Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis
What does PERMEATE mean?
To spread, soak, or pass through every part of something.
What was the name of the 7th man's friend?
K
What is theme?
A universal message about life or human nature the author communicates to the reader.
What is allegory?
Extended narrative with symbolic meanings